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MJD 'up in the air' for Seattle game

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Jaguars coach Gus Bradley said before practice today that running back Maurice Jones-Drew’s status for Sunday’s game in Seattle is “up in the air” because of a left ankle injury.

“We just need to get that swelling down – it’s still evident that it’s there,” Bradley said at San Jose State University. “We’ll see what he can do tomorrow but it’s really up in the air for the game.

“It still bothers [Jones-Drew] when he goes up on the balls of his feet – he can still feel a little bit of an issue there. The swelling has gone down, but it’s still there. The swelling is what is causing the pain. If we can get that out of there, we’ll have a better idea of where he’s at.”

Jones-Drew said Wednesday he hoped to practice today or Friday and then play Sunday but if he can’t go, Jordan Todman would start.

*Cornerback Alan Ball (groin) was held out of a second straight day of practice.

“It was sore for him during the week and then on Sunday, he really ran pretty well,” Bradley said.

*Tight end Marcedes Lewis (left calf) and receiver Mike Brown (back) did limited work but no team drill work and remain unlikely to play.

*The Jaguars still haven’t officially ruled out quarterback Blaine Gabbert (right hand/thumb) but Bradley said they throttled back some of Gabbert’s work today after he threw on Wednesday.